Kiwis lose series to England after controversial defeat at Anfield MARVIN FRANCEMICHAEL STEELE/GETTY IMAGES Kiwis wing Jordan Rapana on the charge during the second test against England. The Kiwis have conceded the series against England in controversial fashion after falling to a 20-14 defeat in the second test at Anfield. It allowed England to retain the Baskerville Shield with a game to spare but the Kiwis only had themselves to blame after blowing an eight-point lead early in the second half. READ MORE:* Spotlight on Kiwis halves* Pressure test for Kiwis* Blair back for KiwisMakinson finished with a hat-trick as England ran in 14 unanswered points in the final 30 minutes with Jake Connor also crossing, while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Ken Maumalo scored for the Kiwis. England 20 (Tommy Makinson 3, Jake Connor tries; Jake Connor, Sam Tomkins goals) New Zealand 14 (Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Ken Maumalo tries; Shaun Johnson 3 goals).

Source: Stuff November 04, 2018 16:52 UTC